In reference unto my previous comment. I only speak from personal experience. I have gone through this before in terms of peer pressure from relations and friends. In the end, I pay for it. In terms of my overall wellbeing. Don't get me wrong, a friend is a great thing but being a friend unto yourself is greater than anybody else. It's not selfishness-it's self-care. I am relearning it the hard way...boy am I. Another reason why I joined this site. To get through this time in my life. I am very grateful for my friends, but my friend is not going to live my daily life, do the things to give me a better daily life, and may not be present when all is said and done. They are a good friend, but I am learning to be a better friend unto myself. Yes, they assist, help, and value you but watch how they do so unto themselves. I may have to depart from this current environment because it's a constant state of stress and survival. Imagine holding on to a rope. In terms of tug of war or from not falling. Sometimes it's less damage and injury to let go of the rope than hold on. I want everybody to know who has depression this is "why" we think we need somebody, but we don't. We need to know ourselves and it's okay to feel these feelings but not constantly!

@A MyDepressionTeam Member I feel you on this one, I wanted to get off of mines too but Idk what the outcome will look like if I do & I'll rather be safe then sorry

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You may lose this person if your off your medication. Be very careful. I want to get off my meds too but I think about the depression and the mania and I forget that thought right away. There's a reason your on medication think about it.

Agree with Tom!!!

Always speak with a healthcare professional. It's hard and gut wrenching but you must look out for yourself first. You are important.